A new phase of the New European Agenda for Adult Learning is underway.
Our European Projects Coordinator Larisa Sioneriu shares insights on Futures in Focus and the role of adult learning in building a more inclusive, sustainable future.
Read more:
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New from the @ec.europa.eu: Individual Learning Accounts – A Guide to Implementation
A useful resource bringing together insights, good practices and practical guidance to support the design and rollout of ILAs across Europe.
Read more: op.europa.eu/en/publicati...
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Conor Thompson, our Head of Advocacy & Policy, will lead a session at the Irish EU Reference Group 🇪🇺 Exploring opportunities for Ireland’s EU Presidency 2026 in tertiary education
🗓 14 Apr | 📍 Dublin
🗒️ Register here: www.qqi.ie/events/eu-re...
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📢 Did you know?
1 in 5 adults struggles with literacy, less than 40% take part in learning, and many still lack digital skills
One year on from the EU’s Union of Skills, AONTAS continues to support adult learning through #NEAAL
Learn more:
employment-social-affairs.ec.europa.eu/news/union-s...
Larisa Sioneriu attended the NEAAL 2026–2027 kick-off meeting last week! 🌍
Adult learning, basic skills & creative approaches like art are shaping the future of EU education.
More on AONTAS’ NEAAL initiative “Futures in Focus” soon.
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Our Head of Advocacy & Policy, Conor Thompson, will facilitate a session at the Irish EU Reference Group meeting 🇪🇺 Exploring opportunities for Ireland’s EU Presidency 2026 in tertiary education
🗓 14 Apr | 📍 Dublin
Register here: www.qqi.ie/events/eu-re...
#NEAAL #EUPresidency2026
Exploring how to strengthen Learner Voice in Laois & Offaly ETB
On 24 February, AONTAS facilitated a workshop in Tullamore with 18 LOETB staff to share good practice, strengthen participative structures and support meaningful learner feedback 📚
#NEAAL #LearnerVoice #LOETB
Today on World Day of Social Justice, we celebrate learners leading change. 🌍
Through our Learners as Leaders programme, adult learners from across Ireland took part in the Community Changemakers Programme.
Some their stories are shared: tinyurl.com/LaLBlg
#SocialJusticeDay #NEAAL
Larisa & Conor joined the final #NEAAL 2024–25 meeting in Brussels 🌍
Celebrating collaboration & sharing Ireland’s adult learning journey across Europe. Read more: tinyurl.com/m44u2ryk
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In October, our Learner Voices team delivered online Class Rep training to learners in An Cosan, exploring the role of Class Reps and how to give effective feedback. Delighted to connect with a valued member of the AONTAS Community Education Network. #NEAAL #LearnerVoice
Great day in Kerry as Karyn and Ruby delivered Class Rep training to 46 learners across four KETB campuses. Learners explored the Class Rep role, how to give effective feedback, and enjoyed connecting with others.
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You said it, we did!
Over the past two years AONTAS has run Learner Voice training for ETB staff, and sparked real change.
57 ETB staff joined our Learner Voice webinar to hear practical insights from staff and learners.
Watch it now on the AONTAS Members Hub.
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Learner Voice training is helping strengthen representation and build more inclusive Further Education and Training. Ruby Cooney shares the impact in our latest blog. This project is made possible through the funding from NEAAL.
🔗 tinyurl.com/ycyknas8
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Yesterday, our Larisa Sioneriu facilitated a Storytelling for Connecting Communities workshop for the Local Development Companies Network.
We were delighted to help build capacity for their Community Connection project, supporting local community engagement and integration. #NEAAL
Take a moment to watch this powerful video created by Kate Glavin as part of the Learners as Leaders – Community Changemakers Programme.
📹 Watch here:
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Great to join DALC’s Voter Voices Conference on “Building Trust in an Age of Misinformation.” Our team shared our Community Education Against Disinformation resource. Thanks to Fionnaigh and the DALC crew for a powerful event.
Get it here: lnkd.in/eTZarcHy
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Learner Voices Across Ireland: The 2024–2025 Report highlights the experiences and hopes of adult learners nationwide. Launched at the AONTAS Summit 2025, read the full report and executive summary:
Full report: shorturl.at/0vJdg
Summary: shorturl.at/zygxH
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Today we welcomed the Slovenian Institute for Adult Education. We had an inspiring discussion on adult education, sharing insights and learning from each other. A great reminder of what collaboration across Europe can achieve!
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We can’t stop thinking about last week’s Summit! Here are some of our great exhibitors who helped bring the event to life. Thanks to them for showcasing their work, engaging so openly with attendees, and creating spaces for conversations throughout the day!
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Three people at a conference. There is a branded pop-up banner and a screen behind them.
Students from NLN Mullingar and NLN College East were among the attendees at the excellent @aontas.com Adult Education Summit, meeting peers from across Ireland’s educational sector.
#ThinkPossible #SupportedEducation #FET #Mullingar #Dublin #NEAAL #AONTASSummit #AdultEducationSummit2025
What a brilliant Day 2 at the AONTAS Adult Education Summit. Yesterday brought great energy, honest conversations, and plenty of moments we’ll be talking about for a while. Thanks to everyone who joined us and helped make the Summit such a memorable few days.
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Our final panel, Strengthening Communities through Community Education, brought together leaders from across the sector
They explored how community education drives social change, strengthens cultural identity, challenges racism, supports women’s leadership in communities.
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Day 2’s workshops dug into equality in apprenticeships, practical anti-racism, and storytelling as a way to connect communities
A brilliant mix of insights, lived experience, and learning in action.
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Today’s Learner Spotlight came from AONTAS Board Member Chidiogo Blessing Ebeledike, who spoke about learning across ages and backgrounds, and how community education gave her confidence, connection, and a voice.
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Honoured to welcome Professor Peter Mayo from Malta for today’s keynote on “Popular Education”. A powerful reminder that education grows from people, place and struggle, drawing on global grassroots and radical traditions.
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Well, that was gas-ta!! We launched the 2025 special edition of The Adult Learner with a full-on Gasta session led by Dr Tom Farrelly. This special edition focuses on “Challenging Racism and Creating a More Inclusive Society”. Read it now on our website!
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Fiona O’Byrne, Assistant Secretary at the DFHERIS, opened Day 2 with an overview of the next FET strategy and her department’s work. We look forward to working together to put learner voice at the heart of policy-making.
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The crazy talented Eddie Winston lifted the room this morning with his own songs about his journey through addiction and prison, and how adult education changed his life. His new song Political Animals is out next month!
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Our Vice Chairperson, Dr Lilian Nwanze-Akobo, kicked things off today! She grounded us in the importance of building community and the importance of adult learning as a political act. A powerful reminder of why this work matters.
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From big smiles to standout moments, yesterday brought plenty of energy at the AONTAS Adult Education Summit. Here are few pictures from Day 1 and ready for round 2!
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